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DEPENDANT

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of DEPENDANT

noun

A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).

adjective

Relying upon; depending upon.

"At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."

adjective

Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.

adjective

(of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.

Antonyms of DEPENDANT

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of DEPENDANT in a Sentence

  • "At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is DEPENDANT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEPENDANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: DEPENDANT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEPENDANT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter dependant Total
Scrabble 213112111 13
WWF 214122121 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDANT

100 words from the letters in DEPENDANT

How to Use DEPENDANT in Word Games

DEPENDANT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEPENDANT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEPENDANT

What does DEPENDANT mean?
DEPENDANT is a noun. A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
Is DEPENDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPENDANT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEPENDANT worth in Scrabble?
DEPENDANT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEPENDANT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEPENDANT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.